Running is one of the most accessible, effective, and natural ways to stay fit. 

As a form of aerobic exercise, running or jogging can reduce stress, improve our heart health, and also help ease symptoms of depression.

If you’re trying to maintain positive mental health then running, jogging, or simply walking can be great tools to help be happier in life.

The good news is we don’t need much to get started. Let’s learn about some of the health benefits of jogging.

What Are The Health Benefits of Jogging?

How Does Jogging Benefit Your Body?

Running or jogging can greatly improve our physical and mental health. Researchers think running may be so good for us because it’s something we evolved to do over time.

Running or jogging can prevent blood clots in the arteries and blood vessels. It also helps to support healthy blood flow, blood pressure and cholesterol. (Source: www.bronsonhealth.com)

What Are The Health Benefits of Running?

• Helps to improve sleep quality.
• Burns calories.
• Helps maintain a healthy weight.
• Helps to build strong bones.
• Strengthens muscles.
• Improves cardiovascular fitness.
• Helps promote consistency.
• May help manage blood pressure.
• Increases mental focus and productivity.

Can I Lose Weight and Get in Shape by Running?

Running is a great way to stay in shape and lose weight.

However keep in mind it’s a high-impact exercise. And high-impact workouts can be harder on your body than lower-impact exercises like walking.

Is Running Better Than Walking?

Running improves your health more efficiently than walking does.

But even a small amount of running carries more injury risk than walking.

Some forms of running such as longer marathon training can sometimes be potentially harmful, while the same isn’t often true of walking.

(Source: www.vox.com)

What’s the Difference Between Running and Jogging?

Both running and jogging are forms of aerobic exercise.

The difference between running and jogging is intensity level. Running is faster, burns more calories, and demands more effort from the heart, lungs and muscles than jogging.

Generally running requires a higher level of overall fitness than jogging. Although there are no hard rules for jogging vs. running pace, most sources say a speed of more than 6 MPH (miles per hour) is considered running.

Does Jogging Slow Aging?

New studies suggest that running, jogging, and other forms of aerobic exercise can reverse some effects that come from sedentary aging.

Is Walking Just as Good as Running for Your Health?

Walking offers many of the same benefits as running.

While it may seem simple, walking on a daily basis is also a great way to improve your overall cardiovascular health.

Just like most other forms of exercise, it helps strengthen your heart muscle, allowing the heart to become more efficient at pumping blood and oxygen throughout your body.

Final Thoughts:

Exercise in general helps to boost our mood.

Jogging is a perfect physical activity that can improve our mental and heart health, build muscle, while burning calories.

Let me know if you’re a runner or jogger and if it has helped you. I’ve been forest walking regularly for a while now, and am hoping to incorporate some jogging into my exercise routine.

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